This week has a good spread of reasons to get out, with Hobby Con Mississauga for fans and collectors, Port Credit Ribfest X for a big food outing, and Taste of Clarkson Village if you want a simple local stroll with something to eat.

There are also a few practical updates to know, including a possible pause on new data centres, a balcony safety warning, fall program sign-ups opening next week, and flood rebates for basement protection.

Let's get into it!

Is it time to consider home care?

Has a loved one started skipping meals or started finding errands more tiring? Are you checking in more often, wondering what happens when you cannot be there?

Many families begin exploring home care after a fall, a hospital stay, or when daily tasks become overwhelming. But introducing support earlier can make a meaningful difference.

Home care doesn't have to mean full-time assistance. In fact, many people begin with just a few hours each week.

Picture a nutritious meal prepared, an appointment made easier, and friendly conversation throughout the day. Support may also include light housekeeping and medication reminders, based on what each person needs.

At ExcellCare, exceptional care begins with listening. Every care plan is thoughtfully tailored to the individual, with close attention to their needs, preferences, and routines. The goal is to help each person remain safe, happy, and independent at home, while giving family members the freedom to enjoy their time together instead of worrying about every task.

You do not need all the answers. Asking early is often the best place to start.

(647) 793-7007

excellcare.ca

[email protected]

📅 Saturday, August 8 | 📍 Erosk Convention Center

Trading-card fans get a full day of vendors, collectors, trades, and rare finds at this free Mississauga card show. It’s a good stop if you collect, have a kid deep into cards, or just want an easy indoor browse.

Go earlier in the day if you want the best shot at fresh vendor tables before the afternoon crowd moves through.

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📅 Friday, August 7 to Sunday, August 9 | 📍 Port Credit Memorial Park

Port Credit gets a full BBQ weekend with rib teams, smoked ribs, brisket, pulled pork, BBQ chicken, sausage, market vendors, live music, and a kids zone. It’s $5 before fees, with children 10 and under free.

This is a simple summer outing if you want food, music, and a waterfront walk in one stop. Last entry is 30 minutes before closing, so don’t leave it too late in the day.

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📅 Now through Monday, August 31 | 📍 Clarkson Village

Taste of Clarkson Village runs all month with special menus and featured tasting options at local restaurants along Lakeshore Road West. Participating spots include Capra’s Kitchen, Clarkson Bistro, Clucker’s Wood Oven, Solstice Restaurant & Wine Bar, and more.

It’s a good excuse to make Clarkson your dinner plan this week, especially if you want a local restaurant night that feels a bit more planned than picking the closest takeout spot.

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📅 Saturday, August 8 | 📍 Princess Royal Drive, outside The Living Arts Centre

The City’s Family Fun Day brings out the big public works vehicles, including a snowplow, MiWay bus, front-end loader, and windrow-clearing machine. There will also be interactive exhibits, a bouncy castle, passport stations, prizes, and bus tours of the Transitway.

It’s free, no registration is needed, and it’s a very easy plan for kids who love trucks, buses, and anything they can climb or see up close.

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📅 Friday, August 7 | 📍 Streetsville Village Square

Streetsville’s open-air market is back for the evening with more than 25 local vendors, small-batch food, handcrafted goods, and live music in the Village Square. It’s free and easy to pair with dinner or dessert nearby.

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📅 Sunday, August 9 | 📍 Huron Park

This BMX-focused day brings a group ride, freestyle and flatland competitions, ramp action, and a junior trick workshop to Huron Park. Spectators can watch for free, which makes it a good Sunday stop even if you’re not riding.

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📅 Friday, August 7 | 📍 Benares Historic House

This relaxed outdoor music series runs on the verandah at Benares Historic House. The concert is free, with a recommended $10 donation at intermission to support the performers and Friends of the Museums of Mississauga.

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Stitched With Love

Some clothes are simply worn.

Others become part of your life.

The hoodie you pull on before the gym. The one you pack for quiet nights at the cottage. The one someone you love borrows and never wants to give back.

BEE is an independent label founded by Lorne Park mother and daughter Dianne and Kerry in memory of Melissa, who was Dianne’s daughter, Kerry’s sister and the beloved owner of M Salon.

Melissa’s name means honeybee in Greek, which inspired the name BEE. Her love of fashion shaped the collection, while her memory gave it a deeper purpose: turning grief into a force for good.

From loss came intention, and from love came design.

BEE creates sustainable, gender-neutral luxury loungewear with clean lines, timeless silhouettes and a soft, substantial feel.

Designed in Mississauga and ethically made in Portugal from 100% organic French terry cotton, every piece is made for comfort, connection and the moments you want to hold close.

Its signature weight makes it something to reach for when you want to feel grounded, breathe deeply and keep moving forward.

For Dianne and Kerry, BEE carries Melissa’s spirit with it, a quiet expression of strength in softness and a legacy of love.

BEE is available online and alongside M Salon in Lorne Park.

@beelifestyles

📍 755 Queensway E Unit 1

Tokasu is a comfort-food stop for Japanese ramen and Malaysian laksa. Start with the spicy coconut curry laksa, Neraka Black Laksa, miso tonkotsu ramen, tan tan spicy ramen, or one of the vegetarian ramen bowls.

If you’re sharing, add takoyaki, chicken karaage, yakitori, nasi lemak, or Hainanese chicken. It’s a good fit for a casual dinner, a soup craving, or a small group that wants noodles, rice dishes, and snacks on the same table.

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📍 5977 Dixie Road

Honey Soul Food is a comfort-food stop for Southern plates with a Caribbean touch. Start with Honey’s famous cornbread, shrimp and mac, or the soul wings if you want something rich, filling, and easy to share.

It works well for a casual dinner when you want something more hearty than a quick bite. The menu also has signature plates, sandwich plates, sides, and drinks, so it’s a good fit for takeout, dine-in, or a low-key meal with a few people.

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📍 1801 Lakeshore Rd W

Solstice is a Clarkson Italian spot that works well for a proper dinner out. The menu leans into pastas, pizzas, seafood, and mains like gnocchi al funghi, veal parmigiana, mushroom risotto with goat cheese, pear and gorgonzola pizza, blackened salmon salad, and grilled octopus.

If you’re using Taste of Clarkson Village as your reason to head west this month, this is one of the easier sit-down choices for a date night, family meal, or dinner with friends.

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📍 1133 Dundas St E #3

Banh Mi Saigon is a small Vietnamese bakery and takeout counter on Dundas East. Go for the assorted bánh mì, meatball bánh mì, grilled pork, BBQ chicken, veggie option, or a Vietnamese coffee on the side.

It’s best for a fast, low-cost lunch or an easy food stop before errands. The draw is simple: crisp bread, fresh fillings, and sandwiches that don’t ask much from your wallet.

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Council has directed staff to prepare an interim control by-law that could pause new data centre and digital infrastructure approvals for up to one year. The issue has drawn major local attention because of concerns about power use, water use, noise, and what rules should apply before more projects move ahead.

The final by-law still has to come back to council, so the pause is not fully settled yet.

Why it matters: This could shape how Mississauga handles large AI and data infrastructure projects, especially in neighbourhoods already watching proposed sites closely.

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Mississauga is reminding condo, apartment, and highrise residents to check balcony and window safety at home. Common risks include furniture near railings, unsecured windows, loose latches, and screens that aren’t meant to stop falls.

Residents are being told to report safety concerns to landlords, property managers, or 311 if the problem isn’t fixed.

Why it matters: Falls from balconies and windows can happen fast, especially in homes with young kids, seniors, or anyone living above the ground floor.

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Mississauga residents can now browse and save fall recreation and culture programs before registration opens Tuesday, August 11 at 7 a.m. Options include swimming, skating, sports, arts, aquatic leadership courses, first aid, preschool programs, and winter camps.

Why it matters: Popular swim lessons, kids’ programs, and camps can fill up quickly, so families who wait may miss the times or locations that work best.

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Mississauga is reminding residents about home flood protection as summer storms continue. The City offers a Basement Flooding Rebate of up to $7,500 and a Flood Resilience Rebate of up to $3,000 for eligible work.

The City is also warning residents to be careful with door-to-door or phone sales pitches, since staff won’t contact homeowners to push rebate applications.

Why it matters: If your basement has flooded before, or you’ve seen water pooling near your foundation, this is a timely city update to check before the next heavy storm.

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The goal is simple: make it easier to know what's happening around Mississauga and prove our city is more interesting than people think.

See you Tuesday!

-Will